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Costco Recalls Swing After Reports of Seat Detaching Mid-Use
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Costco Recalls Swing After Reports of Seat Detaching Mid-Use

Family Handyman·Rebecca Wright·3 days ago
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Memorial Day and summer are just around the corner. That means it’s the beginning of outdoor dinner parties and patio season. When it comes to preparing your space for a party, Costco is usually a good option. However, this week the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (USCPSC) announced that there’s a patio swing recall involving almost 20,000 units. Find out if yours is one of them and how to protect yourself, your family members, and your guests. Why Is Costco Recalling Patio Swings? Per the USCPSC, in the faulty swings, “the swing seat can detach from the frame while in use.” A sudden drop like this poses “a risk of serious injury or death from a fall hazard.” To date, there are eight reports of this happening. In all of them, the detachment caused injuries “ including impact injuries to the head and arms. ” Make alternative seating arrangements for your outdoor space for the time being.…

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